Former Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey (often referred to by his onscreen nickname, McDreamy) was on the path to divorce from his wife Jillian, who filed in early 2015, but it seems that the couple has reconciled and won’t be splitting up after all! In an interview with the British magazine ES, Patrick opened up […]
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Lighten Up To Get More Love
Plenty of us (in fact, probably most of us) have stressful lives. For one reason or another – from finances to pressures at work, health concerns to unfinished projects – most people have things that keep them on edge. These are the things that keep us awake at night, that worm their way into our […]
What They Knew Better About Marriage 200 Years Ago
The institution of marriage is nothing new. Stretching back thousands of years, couples have been promising themselves to one another in various ceremonies, under various rules and expectations, for centuries upon centuries. The specifics, of course, have changed over time and across different cultures, yet the basic idea remains the same – a couple commits […]
One Of The Top Reasons Women Leave
Studies show that women initiate divorce more often than men, and one of the most common reasons cited for leaving the marriage might surprise you – and come as a serious reality check. It’s not about money or infidelity, or even arguments. No, one of the most common reasons women decide to leave their marriages […]
How to Spice Up A Boring Sex Life – Part Two
If things aren’t going so well in the bedroom, don’t fret! With the right strategies and right mentality, you can get your groove back… In the first part of our series, we looked at 4 ways to get your sex life back on track. Ensuring that you have a healthy, satisfying sex life is an […]
How to Spice Up A Boring Sex Life – Part One
Sex is an extremely important part of a healthy marriage. While we will all have some different preferences and needs, and even different ideas about what a “satisfying” sex life looks like, physical intimacy is a critical part of developing and maintaining healthy bond. Unfortunately, many couples slip into bad habits, grow complacent, or begin […]
What Healthy Couples Know About Fighting
No matter how careful or connected they may be, couples fight sometimes – it’s just a reality of being in a long-term relationship. We can’t expect to see eye to eye on every single thing, to never make a mistake and upset our spouse, to never fall victim to being snappy or short tempered with […]
Top 5 Signs You’re In A Good Marriage – Part 5
Over the last several posts, we’ve been working our way through a series on signs you’re in a healthy marriage. As we mentioned in previous entries, these points serve two main purposes: first, to help you see the good parts of your marriage you may be overlooking, and second, to serve as warnings that your […]
Top 5 Signs You’re In A Good Marriage – Part 4
As we’ve been going through this series, we’re covering five different signs that your marriage is on the right track. These are useful in two important ways. First, if you’re overlooking the value of these marital qualities, you might be taking some of the elements of your relationship for granted… And this is your chance […]
Top 5 Signs You’re In A Good Marriage – Part 3
Over the course of this series, we’ve been exploring the signs that your marriage is on the right track – qualities that indicate your marriage is healthy, but might be overlooked! These can also serve as warning signs that your relationship needs some work. As we cover each of these five signs, think about your […]